Uracyl vs. Uracil — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Uracyl and Uracil
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Definitions
Uracyl
A univalent radical derived from uracil.
Uracil
Uracil (; U) is one of the four nucleobases in the nucleic acid RNA that are represented by the letters A, G, C and U. The others are adenine (A), cytosine (C), and guanine (G). In RNA, uracil binds to adenine via two hydrogen bonds.
Uracil
A pyrimidine base, C4H4N2O2, that is an essential constituent of RNA.
Uracil
(organic compound) One of the bases of RNA, pairing with adenine.
Uracil
A nitrogen-containing base found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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